Interesting DZ stamp

[Danzo]

Interesting

[william]

A friend is currently examining this car. He sent a pic of the VIN stamping by the oil filter. Looks real to me; it's a 618 casting. Asked him to get the casting date.

I still think the pad is a re-stamp; the V0314 part looks convincing but does not quite match up to other known March 14 dates.

Thoughts?

[Danzo]

The misalignment of the D and the Z plus the spacing is what caught my eye. I agree with V0314 part, hard to make out any broach marks. Can you post the picture of the VIN? Car is right in my back yard. 

[william]

Hard to read as usual

[69Z28-RS]

The VIN stamping appears consistent with factory stamps in that location but of course even so the VIN doesn't indicate the car was a Z28 from the factory unless he has the original (legitimate) documentation and warranty book (P-t-P) matching the VIN, and even that wouldn't prove that the engine is the born with engine... 

I've never seen a real DZ engine stamping as 'odd' as that one.... so that is VERY doubtful!   It doesn't seem it was done with a gang holder.

[william]

I thought re-stamped also but wanted other educated opinions. No one disagreed.

He has accepted that. Still a great car; untouched real 10 10 X33 tag, pop, owner history.

[Danzo]

The ad has been removed. William, did your friend purchase it? Can someone post the VIN?
Thanks, Doc.

[william]

Yes he did. 124379N620600.

[z28z11]

Within a very few cars of my Z11 - makes sense. They were within a few days of each other - less than 375 cars. TO312HB, 03D build. Close to the same date on the tag ?

Regards,
Steve